addressing
word · lemma: address
/əˈdɹɛsɪŋ/
/ɐdɹˈɛsɪŋ/
Definition
The act of dealing with a problem or topic, or speaking or writing directly to a person or group.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used formally in business, presentations, and writing (‘addressing an issue’ means working to solve it, ‘addressing the audience’ means speaking to them). Natural collocations: 'addressing concerns', 'addressing problems'. Don't confuse with 'address' (location).
Spanish: abordar - tratar - dirigirse aPortuguese (BR): abordar - tratar - dirigir-se aPortuguese (PT): abordar - tratar - dirigir-se aChinese (Simplified): 解决 - 处理 - 向...讲话Chinese (Traditional): 解決 - 處理 - 向...講話Hindi: समाधान करना - संबोधित करनाArabic: معالجة - التطرق إلى - مخاطبةBengali: সমাধান করা - সম্বোধন করাRussian: решать (проблему) - обращаться кJapanese: 取り組む - 対応する - 話しかけるVietnamese: giải quyết - nói vớiKorean: 해결하다 - 말하다 - 부르다Turkish: ele almak - hitap etmekUrdu: حل کرنا - خطاب کرناIndonesian: menangani - berbicara kepada
Example Sentences
She is addressing the problem with the new system.
basic
The teacher is addressing the students.
basic
We are addressing your concerns.
basic
By addressing these issues early, we can avoid bigger problems later.
natural
He's addressing the crowd at the grand opening ceremony.
natural
If you’re addressing someone formally, remember to use their title.
natural